Nothing new for me lol
I use Google Maps and always dl latest updates--
Under impression Maps is not rom specific
Am not on 4.2
My confusion is that some versions/roms give turn by turn directions with street/highway names and some just say take next right/left etc
Why?
Thanks in Advance for shedding any light on this--
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Apparently Wikitude Drive is Not Going live yet. If your like me this is exciting new Stuff!! I am among the lucky who is receiving newer beta versions.
What kinda of XDA Member would I be if I did not share
Sorry, but what exactly does this do?
It's a Navigation system that also uses your camera at the same time. So you see the lines on the actual road you are driving on, instead of a random map.
Of course the phone has to be mounted on the window and can't be obstructed by the actual mount for this to work properly.
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Sorry, but what exactly does this do?
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It feeds live video from camera, and overlays maps onto it. The idea being you don't really take your eye's off the road. Use Google search for some videos, I think it is pretty slick.
The'm testing on my G1. Good track the GPS and directions, a bit 'behind the voice prompts. But often it restarts and sometimes causes a forced restart of the phone. I tested it with CyanogenMod 5.8, CyanogenMod 6 (stable) and BiffMod V2.0. The problem remains the same. Any ideas? Thanks
Testing
Thanks for your post, testing now.. im excited
UPDATE: I can't figure out how to make it use my camera on my inc... only shows colors on the map... no camera
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Thanks for your post, testing now.. im excited
UPDATE: I can't figure out how to make it use my camera on my inc... only shows colors on the map... no camera
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just touch the screen and it changes.
Thanks for this program it's pretty awesome!
As it is not yet published on the net by the time writing this post, I can't tell whats all new, since I need to explore it too.. however.. have fun ;-)
Trying to figure that out myself. Standby...
EDIT: after playing around for a few minutes, I don't notice anything different. I'd love to hear if anyone else finds anything, though.
Got a link to an announcement or anything? Could be updated for australia getting google nav tomorrow?
Move to SD?
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Move to SD?
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Nope. "Failed to move application. System updates cannot be installed on external media."
The Australia Navi is my best guess, though I'm in the USA and can't confirm.
Had same issue at first (installation unsuccessful). So I uninstalled map updates from settings and installed again from the market. Worked!
New features were related to rating a place and getting more personalized search results. Also UI did feel snappier, imho
google hotpot maps 4.7
http://androidandme.com/2010/11/applications/google-hotpot-comes-to-android-with-google-maps-4-7/
I had a weird phenomena. Checking under Apps i found 3 times the same instance of Google Maps 4.6 - that's why i went to the market to actually uninstall, and found myself with an upgrade available.
Still no navigation for Australia
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Still no navigation for Australia
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It starts tomorrow (Wednesday).
http://ausdroid.net/2010/11/15/goog...ation-beta-for-australia-launching-wednesday/
Some people have had theirs enabled a bit early, so it seems like there's a bit of a staged rollout. Don't freak out if yours isn't enabled first thing tomorrow morning, might take even a day or two.
Google Navigation now available in Australia. Tried it at 11:55pm last night as soon as the update was offered.
pls post some free download links . I dont see it in market
Same here plis, post the links i dont see it in the market
..here´s 4.7.0 with themed Latitude widget
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9261873&postcount=580
I've downloaded it form here - http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/google-maps
EDIT: 03/210/11 Well tried 9.8 and 9.9.5 Base Roms......As unmodded ROMS, first of all the are quite buggy on my Captivate.
HOWEVER, I found the Apex ROM by watsaa and GPS on my phone is FIRE HOT!! ESPECIALLY IN AUTO CONFIG! Had to wear oven mitts to old my phone!!
Here is watsaa's ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952588
Here are my most recent observations on the GPS, for anyone with headaches still. I have run Navigon 3.5.3 for 45 days with absolutely no problem...I decided to try a proper navigation program over Google Maps type stuff.
The point of this thread: In LbsTestMode for SUPL settings choosing "Auto Config" gives stunning GPS performance as I have with Navigon. There is no need to use any customization, and I have not used any kind of GPS fixes. I do not remember which base rom began including the "Auto Config"
Regions Tested: All over New York City; Connecticut
Phone: Captivate (ATT)
ROM: Built using Romkitchen.org/(Captivate version only tested).
Base ROM: XWJS5 9.6
CSC: XEU
Modem: Telus TLJL3 - In my opinion this is critical and this has been the best in my hands---- see here for modem thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869628
Kernel: Speedmod kernel....works great with glitterballs also, but I am not big on over clocking etc.
1. In LBSTestMode "Application Settings": Operation Mode is standalone; Start Mode is hot start and everything else is DEFAULT.
2. In Supl Settings...just choose "Auto Config"
3. Return back to main menu and delete GPS data.
4. Then run test.
5. As long as I keep the Telus modem, this stuff works every time.
Google Maps also works fine, and of course, turn-by-turn requires download of voice synthesis program.
Good Luck !!
EDIT: this is my ROM for anyone who wants to try. Please use odin to flash to stock, master clear then flash using CW recovery.
http://www.mediafire.com/?x948ax13h8wmf9l
IT IS WHOLLY COOKED IN THE ROMKITCHEN.ORG...I TAKE NO CREDIT AT ALL FOR THE ROM.
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AND NAVIGON IS THE REAL THING ....it is not Google maps.
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yea google maps suck its not meant to be a navigation software .
with that said thx for sharing your experiences with gps , you woudl have read some rom threads you would have noticed how gps subject get out of hand easy, nvm the bad comments and go on , although either refrain form posting in the dev section or be ready to get shot at ...
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yea google maps suck its not meant to be a navigation software .
with that said thx for sharing your experiences with gps , you woudl have read some rom threads you would have noticed how gps subject get out of hand easy, nvm the bad comments and go on , although either refrain form posting in the dev section or be ready to get shot at ...
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Thanks for the support !!
Anyways....enuf of that. I will update this with my experiences with the 9.9.5 base...and a more complete how to for newer-bies.
Okay, so I just updated to gingerbread fresh 4.1.1.0 and have a few issues \ questions.
First, the last update I believe removed the "gps off" icon in the top status bar, and now its back. I googled it a bit and there were some mod files but I don't think they apply to my version now.
Second, the "this day in history" app that I backed up can't be restored. Anyone know if its a compatibility issue? If so, is it possible to get that updated app from somewhere else? I tried a few of the other history apps and didn't like em!
Thirdly and finally, I know I'm not alone with this, the market update feature. Unless I specifically go into downloads and it tells me what needs to be updated, it doesn't inform me otherwise. I know this must stick in more craws then just mine, so I'm hoping ya'll know something that can fix it.
Either way any help is much appreciated!!!
Because of the lately high amounts of cosmic rays i no longer have the ability to read minds.
You will have to do it the old fashioned way and mention it in your post.
I know its old school, but hey, damn those rays!
While your at it throw in current ROM, previous ROM, versions of the app in question and what ever else you can provide.
Yeah, sry for lack of details... Last ROM was Fresh 3.5 and current is 4.1.1.0.
The "this day in history" actually came with the last rom but I assumed, wrong or right, that it was stock from sprint.
As for the market, I've never had any luck with it letting me know when I need an update for the apps, except when I'm actually there to check.
And that GPS off icon is a pain and where there were some mod files used to fix it those were with previous versions.
Anyway, thanks for any help.
Oh and the pull down power controls are gone... As in you'd pull down the menu bar and be able to turn wifi gps etc on and off. That really craws [email protected]
Hello,
I need some help regarding the google maps application. Google maps are a big part of my phone and I always use it to get to places I am not familiar with, so it's a pretty important app to have. I have been using this app for a long time now and I also started to flash firmware and root phones. I am currently flashed to a pre-rooted version of Lollipop 5.0 and now my google maps is not working.
The problem I have is, when I start navigation the arrow or cursor moves into a random area and it glitches out it does not stay with my location, it always drifts off the map and goes into a different location and it's really slow to realize where I am at. I haven't had this problem EVER until now when I flashed my firmware, I am thinking maybe flashing it has something to do with this issue.
I am updated to the latest version and no matter what I do I still can't seem to find the solution as I been looking and doing some research for a while now.
If someone could help me find the solution on how to fix this, you would be a life saver and wouldn't know how to thank you.